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ARC Pro Intermediate Self Rescue Field Day 1

Field trip: ARC Pro Intermediate Self Rescue

ARC Pro Intermediate Self Rescue Field Day 1 – North Cheyenne Canyon Park

We will review the skills from the Introduction to Self Rescue class, then move into learning new skills such as follower assistance and rescue.

Contacts

Scott Kime
Scott Kime
Primary Leader
  • Sat, May 4, 2024
  • Pikes Peak
  • Climbing
  • Crag Rock Climb
  • Adults
  • Difficult
  • Mileage: 2.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 300 ft

We will meet in the parking lot across from the Starsmore visitor center at the entrance to N. Cheyenne Canyon Park at 8 am.

We will review the skills from the ARC Pro Intro Self Rescue class, then move into new skills more applicable in multipitch terrain.  Students will learn how to assist a follower using hauling methods, lower a climber from a top belay with a knot pass, and descend multiple pitches with another climber using tandem rappels. 

Route/Place

North Cheyenne Canyon Park

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • Basic climbing kit- harness, helmet, shoes- including approach/hiking and climbing
  • Belay device- whichever type(s) you own and use to include an autoblocking device such as the BD Guide or Petzl Reverso.
  • Personal tether- 120 cm sewn nylon sling or PAS or equivalent
  • One 120 cm thin dyneema sling (to release your guide belay device)
  • One additional double length (120 cm) sewn nylon sling/runner
  • At least 2 quickdraws or alpine draws
  • Non-locking carabiners- at least 4
  • Locking carabiners- at least 6 total with at least 4 large HMS/Pear-shaped
  • Two rappel back-up/rescue loops- 10-15 inch tied loops of 5-6 mm nylon cord (made from a 4-ft. length of cord), or small Hollow-block loop; bring 2 separate loops
  • Cordelette- 14-22 ft. of 7 mm nylon cord (untied length)
  • *Optional*- Foot and waist prusik loops if owned (from BMS Rock)
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